New York's casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump's pocket

New York's casino sweepstakes could put $115M in Donald Trump's pocket

A high-stakes race to decide who will get to build a casino in New York City might end up with one famous former resident hitting a $115 million jackpot: President Donald Trump

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